Page-12 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

Swiss Money: India moves down to 77th rank

June 27, 2020

On June 26, 2020, the Swiss National Bank released its analysis of annual banking statistics. According to the report, India ranked low when it comes to money held by Indian individuals and organizations with the Swiss banks. Highlights The United ..

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Yusuf Memon: 1993 Mumbai Serial Blast Convict dies in Nashik Prison

June 27, 2020

On June 26, 2020, the 1993 Mumbai serial blast convict Yusuf Memon died at Nashik Prison. He is the brother of absconding accused Tiger Memon. Highlights Tiger Memon was the mastermind of the 1993 Mumbai blasts. He was alleged along ..

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Apollo Tyres commissions its Andhra Pradesh Manufacturing Plant

June 27, 2020

As per a 2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and Gurugram headquartered Apollo Tyres Limited, the company will set up its new manufacturing unit at Chittoor district of the state. The foundation stone ..

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Electricity (Amendment) bill, 2020 to bring about reforms in power sector

June 27, 2020

The Government of India is to bring about major reforms in the power sector by making amendments to the Electricity Bill. The Minister of State for Power Shri R K Singh recently held a press meet to clarify the misconceptions ..

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27th June: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day

June 27, 2020

The United Nations on 6th April 2017 has adopted a resolution as per which 27th June to be observed every year as the day of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The day was first observed in 2017, this year ..

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Indian Navy to build MAAREECH, an advanced Torpedo Decoy System

June 27, 2020

On June 26, 2020, the Indian Navy inducted an advanced anti-torpedo decoy system called MAAREECH. The contract of production of the Maareech is to be undertaken by Bharat Electronics Limited. Significance The induction of the torpedo gives a major fillip ..

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